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This group has been created to support those who are building one of the many Geodesic Airolite Boats designed by Platt Monfort. Platt developed a unique way to build ultralight boats using inexpensive materials and simple techniques.

What is Geodesic Airolite Construction? It is a simple, inexpensive, low-tech, forgiving system utilizing some exotic materials. The sequence consists of building a simple rugged wood framework, braced with triangulated KEVLAR® roving strands. This tough basket-like frame is then covered with Dacron. This is a first cousin to sail cloth; except it heat shrinks. It is a super-weight, airplane wing covering type of fabric, used on crop dusters.

Many of Platt's designs can be built in 40-60 hours because of the simple construction techniques. Building a fullsize Geodesic Airolite Boat is a lot like building a model, only you get to really enjoy it when you're done.

A DVD of the GA build-up process is available if you are interested. Please join the group and ask how to get a DVD.

You can also check out his many designs at www.GABOATS.com

Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride as we explore this unique and beautiful method for building boats.

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Re: Covering Fabrics etc: Alternative Suppliers in UK / Europe
Hi Brian   Apologies for the late reply. Thanks for the heads-up on the kevlar, looks promising. The kevlar GA Boats sell is 1420 denier so 3000 should be
Posted - Sun Nov 1, 2009 10:24 pm
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Re: fabric source
Tony   Spectra is not a good material for covering SOF boats. It creeps (continuously deforms) under load. There's a good thread on this issue in the
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Re: fabric source
This probably will not work as you want.  Sails are not very abrasion resistant hence the use of dacron spreader patches.  All the high tech sails are
Posted - Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:53 pm
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Re: fabric source
ah, good question. i haven't built my airolite yet, so that didn't immediately occur to me. thus demonstrating the value of this list! i guess the only way to
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Re: fabric source
Up heah in Ol' New England we recycle our sails at the local bag shop. there's a p-lace up in Glooucester that will trade you fan old sail for these really
Posted - Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:34 pm
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